Will Insurance Fully Cover a Parked Vehicle Submerged in Water?
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If you have purchased water ingress insurance, you can file a claim. However, according to the policy terms, there is approximately a 20% deductible rate, meaning the vehicle owner will need to pay around 20% of the repair costs. To obtain 100% coverage, you will also need to purchase a no-deductible add-on for the water ingress insurance (which is a separate policy from the no-deductible add-on for vehicle damage insurance). Steps to take if your vehicle is submerged in water: 1. Report the Incident: As soon as your vehicle is submerged, immediately call the insurance company with which your vehicle is insured to report the incident. 2. Take Photos: If the insurance adjuster cannot arrive promptly, the vehicle owner should take photos of the scene and the vehicle's damage as soon as it is safe to do so, to facilitate damage assessment and claims processing. 3. Arrange for Rescue: You can contact your insurance company for rescue services or reach out to a professional rescue company for assistance.